Stanford University seeks to develop its program in South Asian studies in the humanities and social sciences. As a first step, Stanford invites applications from senior scholars for the Reliance-Ambani, Dhirubha Professorship. The appointee must have a strong record of research and teaching in a humanistic or social scientific field focused on South Asia (including but not limited to economics, anthropology, political science, history, art history, literature, religious studies, and film). He or she should also have a demonstrated capacity for academic leadership and program-building. Stanford is committed to developing its South Asian program through additional faculty recruitment across disciplines. Applicants will also be expected to teach courses in South Asia at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, bibliography, and a brief statement of research interest to The School of Humanities and Sciences Deans Office, Attn: Debby Angus,450 Serra Mall, Building One, Main Quad, Stanford, CA 95305-2070. For full consideration, materials should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than October 31st, 2008. The term of appointment would begin September, 2009. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research and teaching missions.